Auction 77 Antiques & Works of Art

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A large and rare "Chinese" toothpick holder


Estimate

4.000 - 6.000


Session 1

22 May 2018



Description

Portuguese silver of the 19th century
Scalloped square base on four scroll feet, scalloped plinth decorated in relief with Chinese figures and pagoda
Standing Chinese figure with hat and holding a cup, clothes with engraved decoration
Porto assay mark (1843-1853) and Caetano Rodrigues de Araújo maker's mark (1843-1867)
(wear signs)

Height: 25,5 cm
602 g


Category

Silver



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